This was so my favorite song of this album upon first listen. Then the album became just…amazing all around. Listening to this almost makes me mad at Kanye for not putting the good stuff out anymore. (Now see here, I did like 808’s.)

But this morning my trainer was telling me about his coffee addiction and it got me to thinking about how hard it is to stop our addictions. And it’s not always the things that are meant to be addicting. We get how a smoker can’t stop; it’s a chemical addiction. Some people are addicted to shopping, addicted to the internet *raises hand*, addicted to their crackberry *stands up and leaves the room crying*, addicted to sex, addicted to HIM or HER. Our addiction soon becomes our obsession.

It starts off healthy and fun. You like having something to run to, you like having something to hide behind, you like having that person to chase or to love. Then all it takes is one hit of reality and the obsession sets in. You go to work without your phone and you spend the whole day miserable. You went to buy those *Red Bottom* shoes and your C.C. declined. He didn’t call you today. She didn’t stop by after work. Comcast is having issues and your internet isn’t working. This is when the tides turn.

You fight to do all that you can to make sure you NEVER feel that again. You pick up the extra job so you can supplement your spending habits, your phone becomes your third hand, you call, text, email him or her nonstop to make sure they know you LUVVVV them and you just want to make sure everything is ok.

This downward spiral is the worst, but you Just.Can’t.Stop. It’s almost like it sets off endorphins in your body. There’s an adrenalin rush that goes through you at the thought of not having your addiction. It defines you and the addiction itself becomes your newest….obsession.

Outside of my phone and my sexy Macbook, I used to be addicted to him, but I weened myself off. I tell myself never to let someone get *that* close again until we’ve jumped the broom, but you never know, addiction loves to sneak up on you.

addiction |əˈdik sh ən|
noun
the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity

i’m a shop-a-holic and i know it and sadly i love it (btw, can’t wait for the movie to drop)… so one of the main places that i get my fix from is ebay… they rarely disappoint and i can always manage to find things that i don’t need for waaay cheaper then full price.

so here are some of my most recent finds:

cole haans with nike technology for $12.50

enzo angiolini for like $10

cute white jacket for $10.50

and these are just some of the most recent items that i’ve purchased within the past couple days… yes folks, ladebelle has a problem but it’s sooooo good!!!

btw, if you guys need me to search out anything for you, shoot an email to ladebelle@bellascreationz.com and i’ll see what me and my shopping glory can do for you!!!

ok… so i was really contemplating what to write about today since i haven’t written since last week and since i’ve received 2 coupons today, i figured i would share them with you all!

We’d like to offer you 30% off¹ during our best-ever friends and family event. We’re calling it Give & Get, because for every purchase you make from November 13-16, we give 5% of the amount you spend to your favorite nonprofit.

Plus, as one of our best customers, you’ll not only enjoy 30% off, you’ll also get to share this discount with your friends and family. 5% of the amount they spend goes to your nonprofit too! During our August Give & Get event, we donated $1.3 million. So share the love with as many people as you like. And don’t forget to pick your nonprofit.

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Certain restrictions apply¹. See below or ask a sales associate for details

Valid online and in-stores, Wednesday-Sunday, November 12-16, 2008. *Valid at The Shops At Riverside Tuesday-Saturday, November 11-15, 2008. †IN-STORE OFFER DETAILS: 10% off small electrics and Men’s electronics. Certain designer and brand exclusions apply. See sales associate for details. Discount offer not valid on Cosmetics and Fragrances, Maximilian Fur Services, Martine’s Chocolates, Shop at Home Services, Rug Cleaning Services, Interior Design Special Orders, and electronic gift cards. Cannot be combined with any other certificate offer. Not transferable. Sorry, no prior adjustments. All employees of Bloomingdale’s and its affiliates are excluded. ONLINE OFFER DETAILS: Offer is not valid on small electrics, electronics, electronic gift cards, Beauty (including fragrance and cosmetics). Cannot be combined with any other certificate offer. Not transferable. Sorry, no prior adjustments. All employees of Bloomingdale’s and its affiliates are excluded.